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Integral to the unmitigated success the Denver Broncos have enjoyed this season has been a stellar defense that ranks fifth in the NFL in points allowed per game (18.9) and yards (281.4).
On the shortlist of defenses that have outperformed the Broncos is that of the Houston Texans, who will host Denver on Sunday in a showdown of two of the stingiest units in the NFL.<

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